Tom San Ramen

Staff seated us right away — great start. We came here because a vlogger recommended their Chirashi. Should’ve checked Yelp first though, because after reading the reviews, it lined up exactly with our experience. We ordered the Chirashi, and that was the highlight. The sashimi melts in your mouth, laid over perfectly seasoned sushi rice. For $21? Totally worth it. The ramen, however, was oily and lacked flavor. Disappointing, especially since I assumed it would be a specialty. The beef teriyaki was dry and needed more seasoning. Overall, the hot dishes didn’t deliver. Also, something I couldn’t unsee: servers wearing gloves while handling food, then touching cleaning rags and other surfaces — all without changing gloves. Gloves are not a substitute for handwashing, and seeing that really took away from the dining experience. Bottom line: ✅ Get the Chirashi 🚫 Skip the ramen and beef ⚠️ Hygiene practices need improvement

I think we might be lucky today. We walked in without waiting. Decided to try their sushi rolls this time. Fishes were fresh. Service was good. We will come back again.

Parking was a bit difficult though there was a fair amount of you parked residentially. There was a waitlist to put your name down. Since it was cold, we grabbed a drink at the quickly next door. They have their menu and also a specials board advertising the specials and sashimi omakase. Tempura was cooked well. Ankimo was presented well. Ramen had good spice. Chirashi was a good value.

I have never written a public review for a restaurant before but the ramen here is absolutely incredible. Much better than Japan town in SF. I only wish more of this store is around. Parking is better than Japan town, flavor is incredible. Highly recommend!!

Not sure what is up with the 4 star reviews. First time here and definitely my last. Honestly never even knew this place existed until my friend had wanted to come. Customer service here is terrible. Both the cocky Asian man and woman server. When we were ordering, he had the audacity to come back and yell “are you ready or not, yes or no” when i clearly had little kids with me. I replied yes and he again said yes or no…. And what is up with these dim wits. When your orders come, they just shove it to you over your entire party and expects you to grab it and quickly find a place to set them down whilst they get upset. Then why am I tipping these rude people, and they charge an automatic 18%, with slow service!

The tempura shrimp wasn't good - the tempura part was very doughy. The tempura veggies were good. The sushi I got - with soft shell crab and snow crab - was really good [e] 6/17/23 I went here again and got a Tonkatsu and Red & White Roll. The tonkatsu tasted good and the portion size really big.

My husband and I love this place. It's a small local Japanese restaurant and they always have a good lively atmosphere. The food is so good and we always enjoy going there. The staff is friendly and nice too. One of our favorite Japanese restaurants in town.

We decided to give this place a try since we were nearby. Upon arrival it was packed and we wrote down our name on the waitlist, time flew by quick and we were seated. They offer much more than ramen and the food comes out pretty quick. Service was great and I’ll definitely be back!

went on Father's Day and to my surprised was seated right away! i was so excited to try this spot since my father-in-law have been raving about it. Let's first talk about how reasonable the pricing is! For chirashi during lunch time, it's about $21! You get all different types of sashimi and it's over sushi rice. You can taste how fresh the fish is and on the plus side, the wasabi is the real deal! I ordered the bento box with salmon teriyaki + sashimi, which I forgot to take a photo of. The 4 piece sashimi were thick cuts, the salmon teriyaki was on the slightly fishy side, but the portions for what you pay for is worth it. I definitely will come again to try their other items! I saw they had omakase!

Came here for a casual date night and it hit the spot. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, with quick service and a solid menu. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had a great chew. Toppings were fresh and well-portioned. We also tried some sides that were good, though nothing mind-blowing. Overall, it's a dependable neighborhood spot with comforting bowls and a laid-back feel. Would definitely come back when the ramen craving hits.

Wow, this place is sad. Beef that is chewing and as tough as any dog toy. Prices that are similar to downtown SF, but lacking the quality or the ambiance. This bento was bad. Like I said the beef was awful. Rice was old. Salad was meh, the only edible thing was the tempura. My melt in mouth roll with spicy tuna ans inagi was a whopping $18 for a small roll that had lukewarm rice and fish. Rice should never be falling apart and fish should be cold and unagi should be hot/warm....this roll was a mess. My coworkers Lion King roll was just as sad, she said she only ate it because she was hungry. Her cucumber salad was awful. 2.5 stars rounded up since I feel bad for this small business.

I ordered for pickup and the staff was very friendly. For 5 of their specialty rolls you're looking at around $80-$90 bill after tax added, which is fine for SF prices and expecting good quality but unfortunately tonight wasn't it. I think due to a surge of online/phone orders they ended up messing up the rice because all of the rice on our 5 rolls was wet and mushy and had a brown tint. Which really sucks because the quality of the fish was pretty good and if they simply didn't screw up the rice then the rolls would've been so much more enjoyable. Also I found a small piece of plastic in the Romeo & Juliet roll. Overall would not order from here again.

For a place that has ramen in the name, the ramen here was very lackluster. We tried the Spicy Miso Ramen and the Truffle Ramen. While the spicy miso was alright, it was nothing special to write about. The truffle ramen smelled strong in truffle but was lacking in depth of flavor. We were desperate to find a quick and easy ramen spot close to home but I would say to save your money and go to the many, better ramen spots in the Bay Area.

We visited Tom San Ramen this past weekend and had a great time. Service was not good. We arrived at 5pm on a Saturday night and for 30 min, we were the only customers in the restaurant. Our server didn't give us menus and we had to grab them ourselves, the tables weren't set up properly (some of us were missing utensils, plates, etc.) and we had to keep asking for water refills. Food was great and the portions were big! My husband ordered the katsu dinner combo and there was so much food! We ordered the shoyu ramen which had a really nice and light broth. Noodles were good. The meat was on the leaner side, but overall, it was a solid bowl of ramen. I ordered some nigiri and all of the fish was super fresh and there wasn't a ton of rice which is just the way I like it. Agedashi tofu was great, but it was served dry and with a side of teriyaki type sauce-- just different from the norm. Same with their tempura. Hugh pieces, but the breading was a little different than what I'm used to. It was more like breading used for fish and chips. Still delicious- just a little different and more heavy. Even though it was a bit lacking in service, I would definitely go back and recommend as the food was great and the prices were reasonable.

Headed over for lunch with a friend at around 11:30 am and since it was opening time, we got seated immediately for our party of 2. They had a large variety of items from sashimi to noodles to a special lunch menu. Their lunch menu was tempting from the prices to the food included in each set, my friend tried the salmon teriyaki which she enjoyed with the California roll. Hamachi and Toro Nigiri - I wanted to try two of my favorite types of fish which were the hamachi and toro. The prices were reasonable and the pieces were fresh and large. The toro was the standout for me, fatty and melted in my mouth. Romeo & Juliet Roll - I saw this was a popular item people ordered and I loved the flavors of this roll. The salmon with scallops were fresh and had a great texture. The mayo and spicy sauce with the roe on top added crunchiness, creaminess and a light punch of flavor that made it well balanced. The meal was very filling and I was impressed by the quality of fish as well as the different deals they had. Would love to come back to try their noodle dishes and other menu items.

With a current average of 4 stars, I don't understand so how many things can go wrong for our experience here. Started off when we were looking at the menu, a young lady with a face mask says, " you ready?" No hi, no you like something to drink first? When we asked for another minute, she abruptly walks away. The weather was cold, we asked for hot water and hot tea. The water tasted like chlorine. The tea tasted like it was made with the same hot water and chlorine. We ordered a beef teriyaki, some rolls and a spicy miso ramen. The teriyaki came out first. The beef was tough, dry and flavorless. Our other items, 2 rolls and a ramen took much, much longer. The table behind me that sat down after we ordered got all their food first. I flagged down a gal and she immediately said "it's coming", as if she already knew it was taking too long and what I was going to ask. The spicy ramen wasn't bad. Not the best but not bad. Mild heat and actually had torched brussel sprouts, which is a first. The rolls weren't bad either. The 'Melt in Your Mouth' roll was actually very soft and did melt in my mouth, but both rolls were drenched with a very sweet eel sauce that covered up most of the other flavors. No one ever came by and refilled tea, asked if we needed anything or any kind of interaction. The girl with the mask just came by, dropped of the check and left. The vibe I felt was this is a very unfriendly place. The food was mostly fair, the beef teriyaki was awful, the service was nonexistent and the water tasted toxic. I'm not coming back.

Amazing amaebi sushi! But that's about it. Ordered shoyu ramen and spicy miso and felt underwhelmed. We both didn't like the ramen. The noodles felt limp and soggy. The shoyu broth was lacking in depth of flavor. The spicy miso broth felt watered down. Maybe sushi is the way to go here? The grilled octopus was decent, but it also felt just ok. Was very annoyed that the "agedashi tofu" was just literally fried tofu with dark soy sauce!! That isn't agedashi tofuuuu please don't sell that if it isn't what it is!! Just call it fried tofu- there isn't any dashi sauce. This is the biggest crime in my opinion.

Highly recommended for the sushi and sashimi, raw fish related items. My friend recommended to me because ive been craving sashimi and recommend the omakase. While i didn't order the omakase because i saw how much food it was at the table next two me, i opted for the regular sashimi instead. For 25$, i got 12 peices of BIG cuts of sashimi with actually grated wasabi and a portion of sushi seasoned rice. I ate half of it and had to save half for another day. I also ordered the agedashi tofu and veggie tempura. While i was disappointed to be served agedashi tofu without the dashi broth, it served with a concentrated sweet soy sauce. the tofu itself was fried very nicely and kept crunchy through the meal and the sweet soy sauce was good. The veggie tempura was also excellent. Gave two pieces of each vegetable which includes broccoli, sweet potatoe, pumpkin, and eggplant with a dashi dipping sauce. For the price and quality of the fish, i highly recommend!

Not bad! Decent portions at a decent price. My family is 50/50 on raw fish so having a place that has a good variety of cooked items means a lot. We got the salmon teriyaki and it came in SO many pieces we were so surprised! I also got one of the sashimi specials and the fish was ok fresh-ish. We sat by the door and it was pretty drafty. There's a good amount of seats here and the turnover is pretty fast.

I was craving sushi and starving at the same time, trying to find a sushi spot near work to take to-go. I came across Tom San Ramen and solely ordered the sushi and sashimi options. I'm not sure if it was because I had to go order, but I found their sushi and sashimi to be okay. It wasn't horrible, but it had no wow-factor as well. *What I ordered: Salmon Sashimi Miso Soup Dragon Roll FOOD: 6/10 Considering I was eating this with cravings for sushi and on an empty stomach, I still somehow felt the sushi was mediocre. It was clean, it wasn't fishy, it didn't taste horrible, however, I have definitely had better. Looking at the menu, I see there are a variety of food dishes to choose from, other than sushi, such as Ramen, which I find nice. SERVICE: n/a In fairness, I placed an order for pickup, so I couldn't quite review their service. I will say they were friendly right away. AMBIANCE: n/a As mentioned, I ordered to go and did not dine at this restaurant. However, there was a decent amount of seating variations whether at the bar or at tables. There is an open-kitchen concept at the sushi bar as well. Parking is a complete pain. Between being located next to a Laundry mat where everyone is double parked and being located near so many stores/residential, parking is quite tricky.

Came here with the family for lunch. The place is clean and it's a nice little place. Ordered a couple bowl of ramen and some sushi and they were really good. Sushi are good size and not puny thin rolls like some restaurants be making. Ramen was really good and very tasty. The wife got the salmon bento but the salmon was really thin and small. Not worth the $18 or whatever the price was. Also, it didn't even come with miso soup. Anyway, everything was ok except when we ordered, we didn't asked for the spicy ramen but apparently they made it. We asked for the toffee ramen(for the kids). Toffee and spicy doesn't even sound a like but she looked at us as if it was our fault. Anyway, she took it back and bought out what we ordered. We'll come back and hopefully it doesn't happen again. Sorry! Some pictures was not taken. Forgot!!

We stopped here on a Sunday for a late lunch while passing through Daly City. It came up as one of the top-rated spots nearby, and since we love both sushi and ramen, we gave it a try. We both ordered the spicy miso ramen--it was full of flavor, and the pork was really tender and satisfying. One heads-up: they add roasted brussel sprouts to the ramen, so if that's not your thing, it's worth asking the kitchen to leave it out. We also shared a dragon roll, which was fresh and well put together. The place has a casual, family-friendly vibe, and the service was quick and polite. Solid stop for a good meal.

This is my new goto ramen spot when I need a quick delicious meal as it is only a few minutes away from where I live. This time the lady decided to try the omakase. Omakase plate - 4.5/5: Want to emphasize that the omakase is sashimi only, not nigiri. The sashimi plate comes with a bowl of rice. As you can tell from the pictures, the cuts are quite thick with a great selection hand picked by the chef. I'd say its one of the more affordable omakase plates compared to its competitors. In regards to taste, some pieces are obviously more fatty and buttery compared to the more leaner cuts, but all in all i'd recommend it to any sushi lovers out there. I really liked the type of wasabi they used here. It wasn't your typical horseradish, but also didn't seem like the kind you would get from an actual wasabi root. It was quite refreshing. Spicy miso ramen - 5/5: This is my goto every time I come here. Its got great flavor; its spicy, savory, full of umami. If brussels sprouts isn't your thing, I would let the kitchen know to remove them. Personally, I think its a great addition. Ambiance is fine. Staff are very attentive. Not your traditional Japanese ramen type establishment, but worth a try!

This place is always suffering from terrible service. The other day I was there to eat with family . We had notice another table had edamame as starter.. we didn't get any so I asked the server if it comes with it she mumbled yes or something .. then I said we never got ours she said do you want it? I said yes if it comes with it . For the child.. she gave it to us then charged me nearly $5 for a plate of edamame.. I could buy a box at Costco for the same cost. Terrible . Not want to come here again. I had not realize that's what she did otherwise I wouldn't have tipped her 18%. Terrible service. Misleading.

I came here for lunch on Monday around 1:45PM, not realizing it was MLK Day, the restaurant was packed. Luckily, we caught the tail end of the lunch rush since they close at 2:30PM. There was only one server managing over 10 tables, and she did amazing! She was still smiling and treating everyone kindly despite how busy it was. The restaurant is small, and the tables are pretty close together, so it might feel tight for some. I ordered the lunch special chirashi bowl ($21), which came with miso soup and salad. The fish was super fresh with no fishy taste, and everything was delicious. My boyfriend got the beef teriyaki bento box ($17), which included a California roll, miso soup, and salad. The beef was perfectly cooked to medium rare, and the California roll was huge, it had more filling than rice which was a nice surprise. Even with the rush, the server refilled our water without us asking. Overall, this place is solid. Their omakase photos remind me of Amami, so I wonder if they're sister restaurants. I'd definitely come back!

Came here on a Sunday with my dad for lunch and had no wait. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. The parking can be tough here so my family and I generally park down the street across from the Home Depot. We ordered the truffle ramen which was just so so to me because I didn't like the texture of the noodles. The cha su was also a bit dry. I would not order the ramen again. We also got a bento box with tonkatsu and salmon sashimi. The salmon pieces were very generous cuts and tasted good. The tonkatsu was also very good. I would order the bento box again. My star rating would probably be higher if I didn't order the ramen so I am willing to come back again.

Late lunch review from midweek with the Bento Box Lunch Special and a couple of rolls. Service was fast and overall what we ordered was good. My only comment was that the person preparing the salad tends to be heavy handed on the salad dressing which is not the first time that this has happened.

Monday, July 1, 2024. After an appointment at Kaiser, I decided to have lunch at my old neighborhood at Westlake. Had this place bookmarked for a while now since reading Cherylynn's review during Covid. Just like with gas prices that have skyrocketed and inflation up the yin yang, the sticker shock wasn't so shocking anymore. I still remember when ramen was priced between $8 to $12 back in the day and anything above $15 was considered extravagant. Ahhhh, how I long to go back to those days. Anyways, here we are and we gotta roll with the punches. I arrived less than an hour before closing so I was promptly greeted and seated simultaneously by a lovely host/server. I perused the menu, and my inquiries were quickly answered with that typical politeness from a Japanese restaurant. Not sure if she was Japanese, though. I decided on the Spicy Miso Ramen ($17.00) and the Chef's Choice of Sashimi Regular ($26.00). I also ordered a cup of Green Tea, and my order came with side of Miso Soup and House Green Salad that typically comes with Carrot Ginger Dressing. The set of Sashimi is 10 pieces of thick, chunky cuts that were expertly sliced to preserve the freshness and delicious. There were three slices each of Salmon and Red Snapper and two slices each of Hamachi and Tuna. The soy sauce they provided was the Kikkoman Light, which I actually prefer over the regular soy sauce so I can taste and enjoy the flavors of the sashimi even more. I'd say, the quality of the Chef's selection was quite superb and impressive. As for the ramen, while I enjoyed the bite of the noodles, this was just a tad too spicy for my taste. I'd usually slurp the broth, but I avoided it and just went for the noodles, the Pork Chasu and egg. But for the sake of inflation, why can't these Ramen joints give us the whole egg instead of just a half slice? C'mon, for the prices you're charging I'm pretty certain a whole egg is not gonna cut into your profit margin by a shell. Regardless, we're all getting poached. On the sunny side up, the Sashimi they serve here is top-notch and I'll order that next time instead of the Ramen. Hope their other broths are not loaded with too much sodium. 3 1/2 stars for now.

Even though I had passed by Tom San Ramen a number of times over the last few years, I can't say it struck me to immediately walk inside. A big part of that is because I was heading elsewhere to eat along this stretch of Southgate, but I have to admit there didn't seem to be much that set them apart from the many other ramen joints around. The reviews are pretty decent, but I never seemed to hear much about them, whether it be from friends or fellow Yelpers. Now that I've been (multiple times, in fact), my only question is how have we all slept on the ramen here for so long?? Inside Tom San Ramen, the vibe of this place is pretty chill and cozy, but it can get a little busy for dinner on weekends. As such, you can probably expect to run into a wait, especially if you're in a larger group, but it usually doesn't take long if your party is four or less as there's a good amount of seating. As for the menu, despite how ramen is in their name, there are only about a half dozen types offered. Instead, most of the offerings here are actually made up of sushi options, along with an interesting array of appetizers, dinner entrees/combos, yaki udon, and a couple of unique fried rice dishes (uni with scallop and unagi). -- ANKIMO - Monkfish Liver...$11 Rather underwhelming, to be honest. The ankimo tasted fine, for the most part, but the consistency was really wet and mushy. Each piece was falling apart in my chopsticks and it lacked any semblance of firmness. -- TRUFFLE RAMEN - Light Chicken and Pork Bone Broth Infused with House Blend Shoyu Tare with Sous Vide Pork Chashu, Shoyu Marinated Egg, Ankimo, Green Onions, and Truffle Paste...$17.95 All in all, pretty solid. The noodles had a really nice chew to them, the egg was cooked perfectly, the broth is light yet super flavorful, and I liked how the truffle was more complementary than overpowering. Also, I liked how tender and juicy the chashu was, but I wish they had been meatier. -- TORI KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken...$8 Not bad, and reasonably priced, but more standard than special. Each piece was decently crispy and the chicken was fairly moist. The batter definitely could've used a bit more seasoning, but at least the aioli helped. -- KAMO SHOYU RAMEN - Kamo Duck Broth Prepared with Farm-Raised Duck, Vegetables, Onion, and Ginger Oil Infused with Dried Scallops...$20.95 I wasn't sure what to expect with this, but it was terrific. Deliciously cooked egg, awesome noodles, and a broth that was deep and rich with flavor. Plus, the slices of duck were awesome - tasty, tender, and just slightly fatty. Yum! -- SALMON LOVER ROLL - Salmon Skin and Cucumber Topped with Fresh Salmon, Avocado, and Eel Sauce...$14.50 Ehh...this was fine. The salmon skin was broiled nicely and still had some meat on them while the slices of salmon on top were surprisingly thick. That said, the vinegar they use for their sushi rice has an extremely acidic tanginess to it. -- SASHIMI OMAKASE - Chef's Choice of Sashimi (9 Pieces)...$38 The good - budget friendly, not limited to the "basic" fish, generous cuts, freshly grated wasabi, and the quality, for the most part, is pretty good. In particular, I liked the toro, hamachi, and salmon. The bad - the ankimo, several pieces, like the tamago and the hotate (sob), fell flat, and the bowl of sushi rice was bleh. Even though Tom San may not have an extensive selection of ramens, the two that I've tried are both pretty legit and easily the best things I've had here. As for the sushi and sashimi, they aren't too shabby either, but personally, I would probably just stick with the latter given how funky their sushi rice tasted. Sure, it may have just been an off night, but even if it was slightly better, I still might just stick to the ramen considering how delicious it is!

There are a lot of issues I had on my experience that just lead to a forgettable experience. Located right next to a shopping center, Tom San is a small Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of Japanese dishes and doesn't seem to focus on any specific items. While we came for the ramen, I was disappointed in the lack of richness of the broth. Maybe it was because the broth was intended to be light, but there was no richness or depth to the broth, which to me resembled more of soup that was boiled for half an hour. The waitress we had had no clue how to serve us and forgot to bring us our miso soup or offer additions napkins when we've used up the two that was provided to the three of us (apparently toddlers don't get one?). Lastly, the restaurant had an overall foul smell. You can not convince me that it was the truffle smell because this wasn't anything like truffle. While it got worse the closer to the restroom you got, the smell wasn't coming from the restroom? It makes you think. That said, the Tonkatsu was excellent. And the food other than the ramen was good.

Came here on Sunday around noon, my boyfriend and I were immediately seated upon arrival. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and family friendly. Once we were seated, they brought out waters and utensils! But if I'm honest, the time it took to get our food was really slow compared to how fast they seated us and brought out our waters. Tom San was a rec from one of my friends, and we were so shocked to see the prices when looking at the menu. You're really getting a great deal for the sashimi and ramen as well. Onto the food itself, the ramen was so delicious. We got the spicy miso - perfectly spicy and there was so much depth to the broth. It wasn't watery or super thick, the perfect amount of both. The egg was a little runnier than I liked, but still very lovely pair with the ramen. We also got their chirashi bowl, which was filled with ample amounts of sashimi. So good and we were honestly stuffed at the end, it hurt. Dragon roll was so yum, the tempura was so crispy and the sauce wasn't too sweet! Highly recommend, seems like everything on their menu is going to be good. If you're looking for a quick spot, it does take some amount of time for them to prep the food (which - I am not complaining about! Obviously I'd rather have quality of food over the speed of delivery; though both would be nice), that being said, I recommend coming here for the quality of the food!

My gf and I always go to Westlake for pho at Kevin's noodles. But we've always wanted to try the other food spots in that area. This time we decided to try Tom San Ramen. The place is pretty small but can hold quite a few people. We arrived for an early dinner and we were seated pretty fast. We were lucky that we got there when we did because by the time we left, there was a bunch of people coming to sit and eat or pick up food. My girlfriend got to shoyu Ramen and a side of the house salad while I got the spicy miso Ramen and a scallop and salmon roll. The Ramen was decent. I thought the broth could've used more flavor in both. My girlfriend really liked the spicy miso Ramen. But both bowls had a lot of food in them. It was definitely worth the price. I really liked the sushi roll. I thought the fish was good quality and it melted in my mouth when I took a bite. My girlfriend doesn't like seafood so you bet the whole thing went in my stomach. The reason why I give it four stars is because of the price. Most spots that serve sushi costs an arm and a leg but each roll was very affordable unless you go for the Chirashi bowls or sashimi. But even then, looking at the prices, it was gold to me. Our whole meal costed about $50 (plus tip). And any place in the city that serves good food with that price is a win in my book. I recommend this spot for small families, a small group of friends that want to catch up, or a coupme that wants to go out and have some good Ramen. Definitely coming back on a rainy day!

Had a quick lunch here. Had the sushi special plate -$25. Very good value for the price. Parking sucked. Taste 5 Quality 5 Quantity 4 (one additional piece would have been great-although the size of the pieces are 15% larger than normal) Aroma 5 Presentation 5 Appetizer N/A Service 3 Parking 1 Atmosphere 2 Selection 4 Alcohol N/A Dessert N/A Value 5 Giving them 5 stars since the food was very good and reasonable priced. The parking was terrible, the restaurant was cold, the server was too busy - but the food made up for the other short comings.

Parking is a bit difficult to find on busy nights. Place itself gets pretty busy as well but we were lucky to get there before the dinner crowd came through. First time eating here and food was great and since it was before the dinner crowd service was actually pretty quick. Ordered a bento, sushi and ramen. All of the food was flavorful.

Honestly this place wasn't bad, I came here for happy hour so the review is based purely on that. The food is a little sweet and thick for the heart, but I bet it's supposed to be downed with a beer. If that's the case, it's pretty heavy on the taste and a good value for the happy hour. Packed house but no wait, fast service and plenty of parking. If the quality was amazing, I would give 5 stars

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy. I ordered the salmon teriyaki bento box and the rock n roll sushi. Everything was delicious! The food came out quick and the salmon teriyaki was fresh and loaded with teriyaki sauce. The California roll was super fresh and was filled with ingredients and the rock n roll sushi was tasty as well. I would definitely come back again!

I felt the fish was really fresh! The rolls were good portions for the price and felt like above average sushi forsure. The service was really great and the unagi rolls felt really tasty without being too saucy.

I hardly go to this part of Daly City, but I finally got to try out Tom San Ramen which is basically the same thing as other Japanese spots like Amami, but it was pretty solid. Parking here is a total pain unless you end up parking in the Home Depot lot. Service is pretty friendly and the interior is on the smaller side, but it wasn't hard finding a seat even on the weekend. I got the Chirashi Sashimi Combo ($25) which contains Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, and Albacore. Not gonna lie I am kind of sick of Albacore and the really mushy texture is off putting, but the freshness of the other fishes make up for that. I thought the Chirashi was pretty solid even if it isn't as creative or unique as other Japanese restaurant hamachis. My parents also ordered the ramen with the duck although they weren't a fan of it at all and didn't like the rosemary flavor on the duck at all or the texture. I didn't get to try it so that doesn't really affect my rating, but that is unfortunate. The miso soup was also lukewarm which is a little dissapointing because otherwise the service and the sashimi is pretty good. It is weird to say, but this is a spot more worth coming for their sushi and rolls instead of their ramen which is of course funny because they are supposed to specialize in ramen more.

Coming here for lunch gives you the biggest bang for your buck! I usually come for the chirashi which comes with miso soup and a side salad. It's only $21 during lunch hours, which is very cheap for this amount of food. I haven't tried their other items, but they do have bentos and ramen available. The staff is also always very friendly and puts a smile on your face. They're also super quick with bringing out all the food. The restaurant has a very homey vibe with most things made from wood. It's a clean look, not much decor.

Situated by the post office side of Westlake, Tom Ramen was chosen by my husband who wanted a bowl or ramen during a typical windy/foggy Daly City day. Because this place also serves sushi, I thought it would be nice to try those two things out. We came on a Saturday early lunch and was seated right away by the host/waitress. The restaurant had a strong smell of cleaning products which wasn't great but we stopped noticing once the food arrived. Overall, we thought the ramen was great but the chirashi was lack luster in terms of the flavor of the rice and the variety of fish. Recommend: Truffle Ramen Just ok: Chirashi (lunch menu)

I celebrated my 47th bday here with my immediate family. Reservations were easy to make and even though I had to call days before the reservation date to reschedule time, they were able to accommodate. Parking is not so bad. We just parked at the Home Depot parking lot across the Arco gas station. The ambiance seemed bright and upbeat, they were playing up to date music. Staff seemed cheery for the most part, however our server did let out an annoyed sigh when we asked that everyone at our table receive water and tea. Maybe the glasses are heavy? Maybe she was close to end of her shift? But after that she and other wait staff were prompt with service and kind. We ordered the following items: Spicy ramen soup Pan fried beef udon Gyoza Chicken karage Spider roll Chicken katsu combo with tempura Shashimi Salmon combo plate Prices were very reasonable. We loved everything except the spider roll which is my favorite roll. It was burnt. Because of the char it ruined the flavor. Would we be back? For sure! Would I recommend? I already have.

Came here late on a week night but they were still pretty busy so it seemed promising. Parking is hard so my dad dropped us off at the front to get a table while he went to go find a spot. We were able to get seated within 5 mins but our order took a while to come out. I was pretty excited to try their Truffle Ramen because I looooove truffle everything. Never had truffle ramen tho so I wasn't too sure what to expect. Unfortunately it was terrible. A very weird taste & even weirder after taste. The combination of truffle & ramen just doesn't work. Others in my group ordered their Spicy Miso Ramen & Shoyu Ramen. They were ok. None of them were worth the price we paid tho.

The place was packed at dinner time and we decided to give to give it a try. We decided on salmon toro, sashimi regular and chicken katsu. We ordered two orders of salmon toro but we only got one. The katsu looked a little messy. The rice that came with sashimi was a little different as if soy sauce or something was added into the rice. The sashimi was okay. The meal was expensive and I thought I would get a little more for that price.

It's hard to believe that it's been nearly three years since we were here. Parking is still a challenge and not likely to change any time soon. We entered and were greeted immediately. There were other diners, but we got seated right away. We ordered Hot Tea, Hot Water and a Diet Coke to drink, Agedashi Tofu for an appetizer. When the drinks were served, we ordered: Chicken Teriyaki Bento - 2 - Presentation was odd. On a large white square platter with four indentations to hold food, one indentation was left empty. Granted that we didn't add-on anything, but it would have looked less stark with even a couple of slices of orange or some Japanese pickles. It also let the chip in the plate stand out more. Additionally, some of the chicken was still pink. Not Acceptable. Mom didn't complain because she can't finish a meal and would add it to something else she would cook later. Saba Shioyaki Bento - 5 - My wife loved this. The Saba was tender and moist and there were three pieces. She enjoyed the simple salad and was impressed with the Tempura Combo that came with her Bento. It was nearly the same size as my Tempura Combo Appetizer minus one prawn. Pan Fried Seafood Udon - 3 - Calamari, Shrimp and Salmon mixed in with Napa Cabbage and Carrots. The seafood was cooked well. The noodles were the right texture, but the dish was over sauced for my taste. I only ate about 1/4, put the leftovers into a clamshell and then tipped the clamshell to get rid of the excess liquid. Combination Tempura Appetizer - 5 - Good flavors. Crunchy Veg. There was nothing to not like about this dish. Agedashi Tofu - 4 - It was okay. Served hot on a small plate with a well for the sauce. What we didn't care for about this presentation was that there were no green onions, bonito flakes, grated daikon or grated ginger. Those items elevate this simple dish. This was just Tofu and Sauce. We had this dish last time we visited and we enjoyed that version more. This is a place that we would eat at again when in the area, but I don't think that it is a destination restaurant for us.

Hella this a go to for me this play was sooooooo goood not only is the service top tier their spicy miso soup is so good I hella love the tea next time ima try the fried oyster which might be next week

The service was good. Usually i wouldn't mind too much about the inside of a restaurant being a little dirty but but the food has to be good for me to not mind- my miso soup came out cold, the food was very bland. I wouldn't go here again. The kids didn't even like their teriyaki chicken.

First timer. Did takeout. Ordering via Yelp was easy and effortless. Restaurant was nicely decorated with minimalist Japanese accents. Small restaurant with closely spaced tables of two's and foursomes. Ordered: * Agedashi tofu * Miso soup * House green salad * Grilled whole squid * Chirashi The star of the show was the Chirashi and it was very good, fresh fish (wished there was a bit more), impeccably cooked rice, along with bits of slivered radish, shishito leave, tangy ginger and wasabi. The Agedashi tofu is personal favorite that I will always order and this was good but it's an item that doesn't present well for takeout. House said was crispy cold lettuce with the ubiquitous pink dressing but I always like it! . The grilled squid is another must-do order for me when I see it on the menu. Nicely grilled. Did not like sauce that came with it at all, threw it away. Instead dunked the squid in soy sauce & wasabi and that hit the spot. Miso soup was hot and comforting. Overall the food I ordered is great! The biggest detractors is the parking situation. Wish they offered curbside pickup for takeout orders. If eating in then I wouldn't mind parking in the Westlake mall. I have a tendency to stay away from the restaurants along that stretch because of the parking situation. Again, nothing wrong with the food. Sometimes Not willing to negotiate the parking situation there.

Food is fabulous, i had a ramen and its very tasty and hit the spot !!! Service is really great, and the ambiance is a very casual feel !!! Its in a safe neighborhood. Parking might be difficult but its worth visiting !!

Restaurant is located along busy street next to a shopping plaza so parking will be tough travel at times during peak hours. We came during lunch hour and we were welcomed and seated quickly. Restaurant had a nice front and small table seatings all around. We ordered the Shoyu Ramen and the Sashimi platter to share. The ramen broth was light and not too heavy and the noodles had a nice bouncy texture which I liked. Sashimi was really nice and fresh and portions were well sized. I would definitely come back to try their other items like the omakase, ramen variants, and lunch specials.

Randomly stumbled across this place while running errands in the Westlake area. I was impressed! Crudo was fresh and delicious, ramen was flavorful and service was quick! I'd come back again!

My Daly City meals mainly center around mall, strip centers, or old time restaurants. A friend chose this low key place for his birthday celebration on a rainy Saturday around noon. With a mix of other restaurants, a Laundromat, and drink spot surrounding it, it is challenging to find a parking spot unless you have good karma or perfect timing. There is a residential neighborhood across the street but even those spaces were occupied by 12:30 pm. Being somewhat familiar, I drove to the Home Depot a couple blocks away and parked in their lot which was about 80% full. When I got to the restaurant, the rest of our party of eleven were seated at a long table along the left wall near the entrance. The dining room wax was also 80% full as customers flowed in. There were two menus provided and I happened to be seated just below a specials board (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FMn-sPr8fcwfV5X-zrY2jw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). This sign piqued my interest but, since we were a big party, I didn't want to ask for more details on this option (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zEkRwJlZHxRv8I6QDsRWnA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Appetizers, all shared: 1. Gyoza (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RZKJ1uQsXe1gzObPEtJOxg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Their version is deep fried, in contrast to my preference of pan fried. It was not greasy which is a plus. 2. Yasai Tempura (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kb6BMVVQdXrUN9blXysI_A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - I got to try two stalks of broccoli and a piece of pumpkin. Again, liked that it wasn't greasy. 3. Tori Karage (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UxsHyRaQHTkmJkSYXTZg2w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - I had a couple pieces and this was crunchy, pairing well with the dipping sauce. The meat was on the dry side. Main: 4. Bento box of Ton Katsu with Spicy Tuna roll (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Rt_KsGVFH7MhEarSL1FHhA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - This came with a bowl of miso soup, salad, and rice. I liked the combination of items with a nice touch having cucumber in the sushi and the tuna being whole pieces instead of a mushy texture. The pork tenderloin was consistent with the other fried foods in not being greasy so they strain the oil well. Food wise, it was a nice, reasonably priced lunch. The portions are definitely generous as I took the rice and half of my tonkotsu home for another meal. Other guests had mixed feelings with a compliment for the large sashimi cuts on the sushi omakase and a comment of chirashi quality being slightly above average. The host and another guest who'd dined here before both ordered the beef teriyaki which I probably should have done. Our main waitress was friendly and responsive to our requests. The only minor flub was, given our long table, one teapot made it difficult to get refills; I requested another teapot and, after an initial denial stating that there is only one teapot per table, she later brought another one for our end of the table. The other gal who helped towards the end of the meal was quiet which evoked a cold feeling. It's always nice to engage your customers whether with a smile or asking whether your guests need anything else. The meal and lunch party turned out well. It just didn't stand out as being anything particularly memorable.

I've used Grubhub to order from this restaurant and I almost always order these three items : Dark Dragon Roll, Romeo and Juliet Roll, and Rainbow Roll. You can't go wrong with any of these. I have also ordered other things, too, and they've always been delicious. Dark Dragon Roll -- $17.50 Hamachi and cucumber inside, topped with unagi and spicy sauce Romeo and Juliet -- $19.50 Salmon and avocado inside, topped with scallop, spicy sauces, spicy mayo and tobiko Rainbow Roll -- $19.00 Snow crab inside, topped with assorted fish Spciy Tuna Roll -- $9.75 Spicy Tuna with onion and cucumber. Wakame Su -- $7.50 Seaweed and Cucumber salad I obviously love all three of these rolls since I have ordered this exact combination more than once. I especially like the Romeo and Juliet with the scallops which is something different from the usual rolls I order. I really should branch out and try some of their other rolls and also their ramen. There is always next time. I think the seaweed and cucumber salad serving size could be slightly larger.

Overall experience is not that good. Korean food and Brunch restaurants are full of people and long wait. So we went to try this restaurant. Kids like ramen. We have 4 kids and one adult. The waitress had no clue at all on how to serve us. Kids accidentally dropped the small bowl of ramen, the waitress just put down some napkins and left. I am the one who cleaned up everything, there is nothing I can take the trash. Lol. I asked for bowls to share. I asked for water to refill. I asked for more napkins. End up we are charged tips for 18% after tax and there is no service at all. If you want 18% tips on the bill or more you need to provide better service. Pan fried chicken udon is full of chicken, also comes with some small bones that I can't notice. It hurts our teeth so bad. Lion King roll is not bad, but nothing special. No wonder everywhere is full of customers and also long wait. There is only 1-2 tables seated in this restaurant.

Celebrating a Mother's Day lunch, my family chose Tom San Ramen. What a disappointment in favor and service. The food did not have much flavor, typical taste from a take-out diner with foam plates. The waiter (owner) ordered the wrong dishes that we did not order. He also stated that we ordered the incorrect item, and my son and daughter also ordered the same item. They received the same item, so he said all 3 of us ordered wrong. Will not return to the so-called Japanese Restaurant.

I went to Tom San Ramen again just yesterday for dinner. We arrived at about 7:30pm and were quickly seated. There are usually always tables available so you don't need to wait in a line, or outside in the cold. As usual, there was one waitress for the whole restaurant but somehow it takes just a minute or 2 to get your order in, even when it's dinner rush hour. I ordered the truffle ramen this time so I decided to post an update since I didn't get photos of the truffle ramen and spicy miso I ate before. I'll definitely order the spicy miso next time. Tom San remains one of my favorite ramen restaurants. I highly recommend the fried oysters and fried octopus if you want some appetizers! They are fried wonderfully; Light crispiness on the outside, but moist inside. Their sashimi combo is great too. You can find the photo of it on my previous review below this one. The noodle quality here is spectacular and barely even soggy when I take home the leftovers to reheat it for another meal. Their ramens not very oily or too salty which I appreciate since I can actually drink the soup. The ramens are incredibly well balanced. I always pair it with a large house sake. If you're in the area, this is a must-try for sure!

Had to try this location. We ordered the Tori karage and the deep fried assorted tempura to share but I ordered Unagi Don. The chicken karage was good, not the twice fried like honey likes but not bad, and the vegetable tempura was good too. My favorite was the Unagi Don. They give you a lot of unagi and my favorite on it avocado and seaweed salad.. I liked it. It's very different from other restaurants. Would I come back, definitely, but this time I would like to try their ramen.